Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Classic quiche

This is why. Growing up, quiche was one of the ultimate treat meals in our house. Few things beat a flaky crust and a rich, eggy, cheesy filling. Traditionally, my mom makes quiche with swiss cheese and a layer of asparagus. I've branched out and starting tossing in whatever combination of fillings I have on hand.

This time it was thinly sliced, caramelized onions, a scattering of sundried tomatoes, and some fresh basil. I used Pyranno rather than Swiss, for a little more flavor.

Classic quiche (makes 4 - 6 servings)

Place in a 9" pie crust:Whatever filling you desireBeat in a medium bowl: 1 cup milk 5 eggsAdd to milk mixture, then pour over filling:1 small onion, minced (if you don't already have onion in your filling) 1/2 lb shredded cheese 1 tsp salt (adjust if you are using a salty cheese) 1/8 tsp pepperBake at 350 degrees for approximately 45 minutes, until the top is lightly browned.

17 comments:

I love quiche too....it is one of those foods you can eat anytime day or night. One of my best food memories is of a friend coming over unannounced just after we brought our newborn home from the hospital. She brought the most delicious tomato and spinach quiche (other goodies too). I think I ate half of it right then and there. :)

Yum! I can see why only a few crumbs remain on your plate :) My husband loves quiche, and I will definitely be trying it this weekend...although, I do not have the talent to make crusts, so I'll have to opt for the store-bought type.

These photos look beautiful and so tasty too! I've always been afraid to make quiche for fear that it will turn out spongy and overly eggy, but Emily is right----you make it look so easy! And anything with gooey melted cheese can't be that bad, I guess...I'll have to give it a try!

What a gorgeous quiche! For some reason I always feel like I'm going to have a heart attack after I eat quiche. I think it's the combination of eggs and pastry crust. But it's DELICIOUS while I'm eating it. :)

Rachel- Are you sure you don't want to come live with me?! I think I gain weight everytime I see one of your photos!! I LOVE quiche I will have to give this a try. I guess this would be a good way to get my practice in on the pie crust.

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